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Important Dates

Monday - February 15, 2016Candidate Registration is available at www.cwu.edu/ascwu/elections. Background check forms and elections packets will be sent to the registered candidate via their CWU email address. Filing begins, return completed packet to the Campus Life Administrative Office in SURC 263 between (*9:00 am - 4:00 pm). *Time based on office clock.

Monday - April 11, 2016Campaign Kickoff Meeting 5:00 p.m. SURC 301: This is an essential meeting for all candidates, their campaign managers, and designees. Photos will be taken of the candidates and advertising begins directly after the meeting. Also following the kick off, candidates who are running for President and Vice President for Legislative Affairs will meet the Organizing Director from Washington Student Association (WSA). Before and after meeting, there may be an optional taping of candidate videos, so please come prepared with 150 word statement that is rehearsed and memorized.

Wednesday – April 20, 2016Primary Election (if necessary)Polling sites open at the Ellensburg Main campus at the East and West entrances of the Student Union and Recreation Center from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Online voting closes at 8:00 pm. Preliminary results posted by 11:59 pm.

Tuesday – May 3, 2016Meet the Student Government Candidates in SURC pit, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Students will have the chance to meet with candidates and ask questions.

Thursday - May 5, 2016General ElectionPolling sites open at the Ellensburg Main campus at the East and West entrances of the Student Union and Recreation Center from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Online voting closes at 8:00 pm. Preliminary results posted by 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Thao Thanh Luu at ASCWUElections@cwu.edu or drop by in SURC Room 244.